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The bright star-like object with a long tail approaching the Sun in a highly elliptical orbit is called _______.


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a comet

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an asteroid

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a meteor

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a star

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Solution

The correct option is A

a comet


A comet is a celestial object that orbits the Sun along an elongated path. It is mostly made up of dust and ice and has a very long tail. A famous example is the Halley's Comet.


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